Samford University
Former name | Howard College (1841–1965) |
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| Motto | Deo Doctrinae Aeternitati (Latin) "For God, For Learning, Forever" (prior to 2001) Deo et Doctrinae |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1841 |
| Accreditation | SACS |
Religious affiliation | Christian |
| Endowment | $471.1 million (2024) |
| President | Beck A. Taylor |
Academic staff | 370 (full-time teaching faculty) |
| Students | 6,101 (fall 2024) |
| Undergraduates | 4,210 (fall 2024) |
| Postgraduates | 1,891 (fall 2024) |
| Location | , , United States 33°27′54″N 86°47′37″W / 33.4649°N 86.7937°W |
| Campus | Large suburb, 247 acres (100 ha) |
| Newspaper | The Samford Crimson |
| Colors | Blue and red |
| Nickname | Bulldogs |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I FCS – SoCon |
| Mascot | Sam |
| Website | samford |
Samford University is a private Christian university in Homewood, Alabama, United States. Homewood is an inner-suburb of Birmingham. It was founded by Baptists in 1841 as Howard College and located until 1887 in Marion, Alabama. It is governed by an independent board of trustees, which requires board members to be Baptists.
In the fall of 2024, the university enrolled 6,101 students from 45 states, 1 U.S. territory, and 16 countries, marking the 16th consecutive record-setting year for enrollment.